Explore the Family Name Shankman
The meaning of Shankman
Americanized form of Jewish Shenkman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Herzl, Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shankman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Shankman has seen a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, Shankman was ranked as the 47,026th most common surname in America with a total count of 425 individuals bearing it, translating to 0.16 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 49,914 and the total count dropped slightly to 420, or 0.14 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease of 6.14% in the surname's rank and 1.18% in the total count over ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,026 | #49,914 | -6.14% |
| Count | 425 | 420 | -1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shankman
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Shankman surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there was a small decrease in this group from 99.53% to 96.67%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races saw a rise from zero to 1.19%. The percentages for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained stagnant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.53% | 96.67% | -2.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |